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Living in Des Moines Iowa

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Drive into Carlisle and you see rolling hills, pristine woodlands and the valleys of two rivers. More important than what you see, is what you feel. This quaint community, nestled off the Highway 5 bypass and less than 20 minutes from downtown Des Moines, feels like home the minute you walk down the street.

Carlisle is the ideal location for your family to live or your business to thrive. It has easy access to Highway 5 and interstates 35/80. Here, there are numerous opportunities to achieve a fulfilling lifestyle in Central Iowa. With top-rated schools and clean, safe and family-friendly neighborhoods, it’s easy to call Carlisle “home”. However, as part of a dynamic and growing metro area, the city is only a short drive from Des Moines area destinations such as Blank Park Zoo, the Science Center of Iowa and downtown events such as the nationally renowned Des Moines Arts Festival and Downtown Farmers Market.

Carlisle is a community where America still believes in itself and carries on the traditions of yesteryear while embracing change and development.

Carlisle, IA

Carlisle - The Natural Choice

Windsor Heights is a wonderful little city in the Des Moines metro area. The small community boasts many local and international businesses. Be careful when driving in Windsor Heights: we have speed cameras and the speed limit is 25 mph in the entire city! As you slowly make your way to our lovely community, stop by Celebration and have a cup of joe or nab a cookie from The Bake Shop. On a hot sunny day, cool off with a frozen treat from Dairy Queen! If you need big box stores, we got 'em; Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, and more. The Des Moines bicycle trailway weaves through Windsor Heights. The bike trail does not have a posted speed limit!